NPCGen5e vs EncounterBeyond
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NPCGen5e
This tool randomly generates non-player characters for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. It provides a comprehensive set of details for each NPC, including stats, personality traits, and appearance. Premium features allow for filtering, saving, and exporting generated characters.
- Random NPC generation
- Detailed NPC stats
- Name, race, and alignment
- Mannerisms and flaws
- Appearance and voice descriptions
- Filter and save NPCs
- Export NPCs in various formats
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NPCGen5e is a tool for fifth-edition Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Masters. It randomly creates an NPC to use in your world, based on the rules laid out in the Dungeon Master's Guide and Player's Handbook, with a little extra flavor from yours truly! Key Features: Generate quick NPCs on the fly, complete with the following information: • Name • Race and Subrace • Gender • Alignment • Armor Class • Hit Points • Ability Scores • Saving Throws • Skills • Damage Resistances • Damage Immunities • Condition Immunities • Senses • Languages • Challenge Rating • Mannerism • Talent • Bond • Flaw • Appearance • Voice Description • Trait(s) • Action(s) Premium Features: • Apply Filters to get exactly the NPC you need. • Save generated NPCs to quickly view them when you need. • Export NPCs in XML, NPC, or Text format. • Edit Generated NPCs
EncounterBeyond
This extension seamlessly integrates D&D Beyond dice rolls with the EncounterPlus VTT. It offers direct local connection, automatic host detection, and the ability to send spell and action text via chat. Players can even send random insults when using Vicious Mockery.
- Forward D&D Beyond dice rolls
- Direct local connection support
- Automatic EncounterPlus host detection
- Send spell and action text via chat
- Random insult option for Vicious Mockery
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This extension allows a player to forward their dice rolls on D&D Beyond to the EncounterPlus VTT. Now supports direct connection using local address Automatic detection and setting the Encounter Plus remote host The ability to send spell and action text through chat to EncounterPlus Option to randomly send an insult when using Vicious Mockery Requires EncounterPlus version 4.9.0 or higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EncounterBeyond at 100% against NPCGen5e's 41%. EncounterBeyond also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NPCGen5e sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EncounterBeyond asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NPCGen5e | EncounterBeyond |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MieTech, LLC | Robert George |
Customer experience
NPCGen5e
EncounterBeyond
In-app purchases
NPCGen5e
- Buy Me a Potion$0.99
- Gold Piece Upgrade$2.99
- Platinum Piece Upgrade$4.99
EncounterBeyond
No in-app purchases
Questions
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